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MaineHousing Salute ME

MaineHousing Salute ME is a 0% advantage 2nd + 0.5% rate discount from MaineHousing. Available statewide in Maine. Up to $5,000 toward a home purchase. Income limit: County-based.

Up to $5,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Maine.

Income limitCounty-based
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI45%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsME vets/active military
Property types1-4 family, condo, mobile
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsVA/FHA/Conv
Sales price capPer county
Repayment0% int + rate discount
StackingLayers with First Home
Source MaineHousing·official program page·Listed
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Provider: MaineHousing · program details at the provider’s site.

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